If you are thinking about surrogacy or have already started a journey, you’ve probably heard a lot of the surrogacy terminology. Often times, these are terms that you’ve never heard before or have heard conflicting definitions for. We wanted to clear that up! Below is the Surrogacy Terminology Glossary to help you feel more prepared […]
Category: Surrogacy – International Surrogacy
Surrogacy Terminology Glossary
5 Questions To Ask an Agency About the Cost of Surrogate Process
Intended parents interested in growing their families through surrogacy will often ask us, “How much does surrogacy cost?” The cost of a surrogate can vary depending on the intended parents’ needs (surrogate only or surrogate plus egg donor). Asking the right questions will help intended parents determine how much their surrogacy will cost and help […]
Why Do People Choose Gestational Surrogacy?
Gestational surrogacy helps those who are unable to have children on their own grow their families. For those who choose surrogacy, their reasons are diverse. We’ll explore some of those reasons in this post and look at why gestational surrogacy is often preferred over other methods. First, though, let’s look at what’s involved in the […]
What Surrogacy & Egg Donation Program Do I Need? 5 Questions to Ask
The wonderful thing about surrogacy and egg donation is that the process helps grow so many different types of families. And because every family is different, Circle Surrogacy offers a variety of family-building programs to assist as many people as possible on their journey to parenthood. Surrogacy and egg donation are options for all types […]
International Surrogacy in the U.S.
Surrogacy is a meaningful way to have the family you’ve always dreamed of. For intended parents who live abroad, surrogacy may not seem like a possibility in your home country. Building your family through international surrogacy is possible when you work with an experienced and reputable surrogacy agency in the United States, such as Circle […]
Surrogacy Requirements: Why Certain Requirements are in Place
Are you interested in becoming a surrogate mother, but not sure if you meet the requirements? We always receive lots of questions about surrogate requirements – and why gestational carriers need to meet certain qualifications. Requirements are put in place to ensure the most positive outcome for both the baby and the surrogate, because we […]
The Surrogacy Matching Process: How We Connect Surrogates and Intended Parents
We strive to make the best possible matches for our IPs and surrogates. We believe that an honest and open relationship throughout the surrogacy process makes for an incredible journey for everyone involved. In order to achieve such a relationship, our surrogacy teams in Boston, San Francisco, and New York use a detailed and extensive […]
International Surrogacy: Become a Parent in the US
For those living outside of the United States who are considering international surrogacy to grow their families, the surrogacy process may seem confusing. At our Boston, San Francisco, and New York offices, we often work with these “intended parents” from all parts of the world. In this blog post, we’ll outline options for those living outside […]
Surrogate Stories: Talking to Your Kids About Surrogacy
Explaining Surrogacy to a Child At Circle Surrogacy, we love to hear stories about surrogates talking to their kids about surrogacy. These stories from women in Boston, San Francisco, New York, and around the world range from heartwarming to hilarious and everything in between. In celebration of Spring Experienced Carrier Week, we asked our surrogates to tell […]
What Does it Mean to Be a Surrogate During the Coronavirus?
When you decided to become a surrogate, you likely did your research, discussed with your family and friends, and had all of your questions answered. But never in a million years did you imagine that while you were a surrogate, the world would be facing what it is now. What does COVID-19, the Coronavirus, mean […]